Just Do It – Giveaway

Before I started my new job I really wanted to prioritize a few more adventures, and I went on a marvelous 9 mile journey to the summit of Tunnel Creek Trail. I wrangled a buddy so I wasn’t alone (you’re welcome mom and dad), and despite having my bag full of essentials I was missing one thing.

I forget this item often, despite the fact that I have three pair in my car – sunglasses. You see dear readers it’s mostly cloudy in my beautiful state, and the thought of sunglasses doesn’t pass my mind until it’s sometimes too late.

I find that clouds, much like with snow, almost require sunglasses more than the actual sun. Almost. With that said I’m often prepared with 9/10 of the 10 essentials for hiking.

Last year I snagged myself a fun pair of Ray-Ban’s which I adore, but I find that I need to wear a hat with them as they don’t provide proper coverage on the sides. If I wear them out and about too long my eyes will hurt, and I don’t always want to wear a hat when I run.

These sunnies wrap around the side of my eyes so much better. I’ve worn them on multiple runs and they are SO lightweight I barely notice they are on. I also find that I don’t squint at all with these. They’re perfect for running! Or any other sport you partake in. A bit of info on this frame:

Excellerate is made to fit women’s faces. Its frame is smaller. Nike MAX Optics allow eyes to see clearly without distortion. A polycarbonate lens gives crisp views and the greatest impact protection. Durable wrapped arms provide the best side protection. Plus it gives a comfortable fit. UV400 lenses. Nike sunglasses come with a two year warranty.

But how do they actually look on a human face?

My one and only critic of these shades is that I wish the lenses were darker. You can see my eyes, which means I can’t stare at good looking male runners without getting caught.

They’re super comfortable though and do exactly what I needed. If you are in the market for a new pair of sunnies, check out Sunglasses Shop. However if you’re in the market for a new pair of Nike sunnies then it may be your lucky day because one reader will win a free pair.

I can now venture back to the forest prepared for the overcast, or the sun.

This was the summit, though you’d never know with those clouds covering the view.

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62 thoughts on “Just Do It – Giveaway”

Ahhhhhhh this is such a fun review! So confession – for all my running and everything else, I NEVER wear sunglasses (usually a baseball cap which doesn’t really do it) and have been literally debating about getting a pair. I just don’t know what kind!! 😦 When I bike, I use $5 ones but they do not stay snug on my head, so I have to like jam my helmet into them. I know, super awesome.

I love the Nike Skylon Ace XV EV0857…. but kind of love the thought of purple lenses just because that is my favorite color and why not? 🙂

I currently wear drug store sunglasses on my runs and would love a new pair of sport glasses! I love how those Excelerators look on you, I wonder if they would look as good on me… 🙂 I also really like the Nike Volano EV0877 Matte Crystal Grey. Something about clear sunnies…

Angie

I run at so many different times of the day that wish I had sunglasses that could change with my running mood/time so for that reason alone I’d pick the Run X2 R Dark Blue and Yellow 457 so that I could change the lenses out.

I like to wear yellow lenses when I drive in dreary weather. I wonder how life changing it would have been for me, growing up in Seattle, if I’d known how magnificent it is to drive with yellow lenses?

My challenge to you is to find an inexpensive pair and wear them the next time you’re out driving and it’s foggy or raining. You can usually snag a cheap pair of shooting glasses at any sporting goods store that will give you the kind of revelatory experience I’m talking about.

Michelle B.

I love the Nike Excellerate Sunglasses and the Premier 8.0 Matte Black 65. I used to always run in my Wiley X’s, but since I started running with a visor, I haven’t rocked the glasses in awhile. I should though. My eyes dry out when I run long distances, so I stop seeing as well at about 3 miles in. Sunglasses help combat that problem.

Michelle B.

Michelle B.

Hey B, can’t believe I’ve never hiked this trail! Great post. Have a friend visiting soon that wants to get out and hike some trails so I’ll let her know about this one. Right on! Digging the shades, and that case suits you… looks like it could hold a coffee and a muffin… oh ya and the Nike Premier 8.0 Matte Black 77 Polarised my favorite… see yah!

Ooooo my gosh, I’m LOVING your sunglasses! So fun! I’m a huge sunglasses person and absolutely cannot go running without them. i would either pick the exact ones you have or the cute Tailwind ones in white. I LOVE THEM ALL!

Human face test passed 🙂 I have a pair for riding that’s got different lenses you can swap in and out but I actually only use the clear lenses…I feel like I can’t see as much otherwise. Still good for bug-in-eye prevention though.

Kyle

I like the Cruiser Black 001. They look pretty sweet. I have to wear sunglasses often because of lasic eye surgery. Which of course means my sunglasses get worn out pretty fast, so I’m always in favor of getting a new pair.

Kyle

Kyle

These look so good on you! They are actually on my list too! Haha
I currentlyrics have the, Skylar’s (?), I think those are the ones…lol
I actually went to but Oakley and fell in love with the Nike shoes instead!
Agree – sunglasses are necessary all year long! Especially in winter with the snow!

BRITTANY- Self proclaimed minimalist "granola" striving to maintain a balanced, healthy life with good food, long hikes, strong relationships, exploration, lots of broccoli, and laughing like it's my J.O.B. Currently living and working in Germany, join me on my adventures abroad!

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